
Omar Rodríguez-López
- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- September 1, 1975
- Birthplace
- Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Omar Alfredo Rodríguez-López (born September 1, 1975) is an American guitarist, songwriter, producer and filmmaker. He is known for being the guitarist, songwriter and band-leader of the Mars Volta from 2001 until their breakup in 2012, and is the guitarist for the alternative rock groups At the Drive-In, Antemasque and Bosnian Rainbows. He was also the bassist for the dub band De Facto. He has embarked on a solo career, both in studio and in concert, frequently described as experimental, avant-garde and/or progressive.
Filmography

The Mars Volta - Live at Lowlands Festival 2003 TBA
Actor

Luna Rosa: La 7ª ascensión de Atabey 2025
Director, Writer, Music, Producer

Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird 2024
as Self

The Mars Volta Live in Brazil 2023
as Self

Amalia 2018
Director, Writer, Producer

El Divino Influjo de los Secretos 2013
Director, Screenplay, Original Music Composer

At the Drive-In - Live at Lollapalooza 2012 2012
as Self

Los Chidos 2012
Director, Writer

Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group - Work In Progress Live In LA 2010
as Self

The Sentimental Engine Slayer 2010
as Barlam, Director, Writer

The Burning Plain 2008
Original Music Composer

The Night Buffalo 2007
Music, Original Music Composer

Coachella 2006
as Self - The Mars Volta

At the Drive-In: This Station Is Non-Operational 2005
as Self

The Mars Volta - Live at the Electric Ballroom 2003
Actor
Credits from TMDB.